Archive for the ‘elderly dog’ Category

Show Notes for Episodes 19 & 20: Pet Loss and Bereavement

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Here are Bonnie Goodman’s list of resources for pet loss and bereavement:

Pet Loss Resources

Pet Loss Support Hotlines

ASPCA Pet Loss Support Hotline
(877) 474-3310
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support Hotline
517-432-2696 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline
607-253-3932 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday evenings (Eastern time)
Tufts University Pet Loss Support Hotline
508-839-7966 (no hours stated on their web site; call for more information)
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine “C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Support Hotline”
877-394-2273
University of Florida Pet Loss Support hotline
352-392-2235 Leave a message and someone will call you back within 24 hours weekdays; weekend calls are returned on Monday

Online Support Groups:
Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement: www.aplb.org

Recommended Books:
Saying Goodbye to the Pet You Love, Lorrie Greene, Ph.D., J. Landis, 2002
Grieving The Loss of a Pet, Betty J. Carmack, 2003
The Loss of a Pet, Sife, Ph.D., 1998, 2005
Coping with the Loss of a Pet, Christina M. Lemieux, Wallace R. Clark, 1992
How to Roar: Pet Loss Grief Recovery, Robin Brown, 2005

Especially for Children:
Lifetimes B. Mellonie & R. Ingpen, Bantam Books, 1983
Oh, Where Has My Pet Gone?Sally Sibbett, B. Libby Press, 1991
Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children
H.A. Nieburg & A. Fisher, Harper & Row, 1982 (out of print – check with your library)
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Judith Viorst, Aladdin Books, 1975

A Critical Look at Pet Nutrition with Dr. Susan Wynn

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Buckle your seatbelts–it’s going to be a bumpy show!  Dr. Susan Wynn, veterinary nutritionist with Georgia Veterinary Specialists, joins us again to talk about the always-controversial topic of pet nutrition, including homemade diets, raw diets, and nutritional supplements. Join us today at 1pm Pacific at PDX.FM.

Why Rehab a TPLO Repair, Anyway?

Monday, November 30th, 2009

After spending thousands of dollars on a TPLO surgery to repair your dog’s bum knee, why spend more money on post-operative rehab therapy?  Find out tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1st, at 1pm Pacific time at http://specialpetsspecialneeds.com or download later from iTunes (search Scout’s House).

Show Notes on Episode 13: An Evidence-Based Look at Holistic Veterinary Medicine

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

A wonderful show today with Dr. Susan Wynn, who talked about how to use an evidence-based approach to finding the right holistic modality for your dog or cat.  Here are a couple of websites mentioned by Dr. Wynn that might be useful in your research:

Veterinary Partner website:    http://www.veterinarypartner.com/

American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association website:   http://www.ahvma.org/

And check out Dr. Wynn’s info at the Georgia Veterinary Specialists website:  http://www.susanwynn.com/

And her blog at:  http://vetnutrition.blogspot.com/

Episode 12: Allergy and Dermatology Issues in Special Needs Pets

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

In today’s show, we’ll talk with veterinary allergist and dermatologist Dr. Kimberley Boyanowski about some of the unique allergy and dermatology issues special needs pets face–and we’ll talk about how to deal with them and how to avoid them.  That’s today, Tuesday, November 3rd, at 1pm Pacific time at http://specialpetsspecialneeds.com or download free from iTunes (just search “Scout’s House”).  And don’t forget to instant message us with your questions!

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Where to Find a Rehab Therapy Center for Your Pet

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

As promised, here are two links to help you find a physical rehabilitation therapy center for your dog or cat:

Canine Rehab Institute:  http://www.caninerehabinstitute.com/Find_A_Therapist.html

David Levine at the University of Tennessee:  http://www.utc.edu/Faculty/David-Levine/Veterinary.HTM#Clinics

Episode 10-You Ask, We Answer

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

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Join us for today’s show where we’ll answer the questions we’ve been receiving about some of the topics we’ve covered in Special Pets, Special Needs.  This is also a great chance to ask questions you have–or to just share your insights about living with a special needs dog or cat.  Tune in today, October 20th, at 1PM Pacific time at http://www.specialpetsspecialneeds.com.  We’d love to hear from you.

Episode 9 – Beyond the TPLO: A New Surgical Option For Canine Knee Surgery

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Join us on October 13th at our new time, 1 PM Pacific, when Dr. James Cook, Professor of VeterinaryMedicine and Surgery at the University of Missouri, joins us to talk about the new “Tightrope” surgery he developed for repairing dogs’ knees–a surgery that could make the TPLO a thing of the past.

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Episode 8 – How to Talk to Your Veterinarian About Your Special Needs Pets

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Nancy Kay, DACVIM, VCA Animal Care Center in Rohnert Park, CA, and the author of Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life

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Episode 7 What is Rehab Therapy and Can It Help Your Special Needs Dog or Cat?

Monday, September 14th, 2009

If you’ve heard about “physical therapy for animals” and wondered if it might help your special needs pet, don’t miss this show.  Scout’s House Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Krista Niebaum, MPT, CCRT, will talk about what exactly rehab therapy is and what animal illnesses, diseases, and conditions it can help.  Tuesday, September 15th, at 11am Pacific time at http://www.specialpetsspecialneeds.com.